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What size hook is most often used for Senko type baits?
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03/04/18 05:51 PM
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retdbasser
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I use Gamakatsu 3/0 EWG for stick baits and Flukes. It's getting hard to find Gama 3/0 EWG hooks, at a reasonable price for me, unless you get the heavier Superline hooks. I'm looking for a possible alternative. 4/0 EWG's are readily available, anyone using the larger size?
Prepare for the future-it will be here tomorrow. Personal Best Large Mouth Bass 9 lbs. 12 oz 5/13/19. Herb Stein, who famously reminded us that “if something can’t go on forever, it will stop.”
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Re: What size hook is most often used for Senko type baits?
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03/04/18 05:57 PM
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H2ODawg67
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I use 4's and a lot of times I use the heavier supr line hooks. One reason is just for the rate of fall but reason two is type of cover. If fishing around wood if they get you wrapped they will straighten the lighter wire hooks before you can get to them.
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Re: What size hook is most often used for Senko type baits?
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03/04/18 05:58 PM
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EvanVidal
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I use 4/0 for senkos. Depending on rate for fall I either use a ewg light wire for slow fall or ewg HD hools for a little faster fall. Its really all a preference.
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Re: What size hook is most often used for Senko type baits?
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03/04/18 06:03 PM
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senko9S
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the size of the hook depends on the size of the senko, line and how fast you want it to shimmer.
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Re: What size hook is most often used for Senko type baits?
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03/04/18 10:49 PM
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ezbassin
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On a 5 inch Senko type bait I use a 4/0 Owner J hook. That is my favorite wide gap hook and I have it in 2/0 up to 5/0 although I use a 3/0 and 4/0 most of the time for a variety of baits.
Last edited by ezbassin; 03/04/18 10:52 PM.
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Re: What size hook is most often used for Senko type baits?
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03/04/18 11:15 PM
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bigbass94
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I use a 3/0-4/0 offset worm hook.
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Re: What size hook is most often used for Senko type baits?
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03/05/18 01:51 AM
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I use a 3/0 EWG Gamakatsu. For a little faster fall I will use a 3/0 or 4/0 Owner rig'n hook.
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Re: What size hook is most often used for Senko type baits?
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03/05/18 01:55 AM
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Re: What size hook is most often used for Senko type baits?
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03/05/18 01:56 AM
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Douglas J
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Gary Yamato says use a 3/0 hook with a 5 inch Senko
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Re: What size hook is most often used for Senko type baits?
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03/05/18 03:26 AM
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TX Rigged Senko
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3/0 Gamakatsu for the regular size senko
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Re: What size hook is most often used for Senko type baits?
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03/05/18 02:40 PM
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I found some Gamakatsu 3/0 25 pack EWG hooks on Ebay. Think I'll stick with these. Thanks for the response.
Prepare for the future-it will be here tomorrow. Personal Best Large Mouth Bass 9 lbs. 12 oz 5/13/19. Herb Stein, who famously reminded us that “if something can’t go on forever, it will stop.”
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Re: What size hook is most often used for Senko type baits?
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03/05/18 04:07 PM
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Re: What size hook is most often used for Senko type baits?
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03/05/18 04:21 PM
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Re: What size hook is most often used for Senko type baits?
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03/05/18 04:22 PM
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Re: What size hook is most often used for Senko type baits?
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03/05/18 04:53 PM
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Bass Buster1
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Those damnIgotyous are sharp but a little weak for me. Trokar or Owner 4/0 most of the time for me.
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